Banner Engineering Corp. 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN USA 55441 • Phone: 763.544.3164 • www.bannerengineering.com • Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com
Background
An auto manufacturing plant annually produces vehicles numbering in the hundreds
of thousands. To expedite production at this level, many vehicle components are
stamped with a QR code. Information contained in the codes guides assembly
and differentiates unique parts. This facilitates the manufacture of multiple vehicle
models in a single location and simplifies tracking for quality control purposes.
Challenge
Prior to installation, engines and transmissions are coupled together on the
assembly line. A worker using a hand held bar code reader scans the QR code on
each transmission. The codes are small, have minimal quiet zones and are dense
with embedded information. Additionally, the bar code readers have a limited range.
Combined, these factors made scanning the QR codes difficult, adding time to the
assembly process and diverting labor resources.
Solution
Banner representatives visiting the facility installed an iVu Plus BCR bar code
reader 51 cm from the target on the conveyor rail. A number of lens options were
tested before a 25 mm Micro Lens was selected. This lengthened the working
distance of the sensor, providing the resolution needed to read each QR code. A
WL50S LED spot light was installed alongside the iVu Plus BCR. This provided
highly concentrated, even illumination at the target with no shadows.
Getting started was easy. The iVu Plus BCR features an integrated touch screen,
requiring no PC to operate. The intuitive user interface provides guidance through
setup and configuration and allows access to the sensor’s advanced capabilities.
The manufacturer deployed the Banner solution on each assembly line in their
plant. The implementation of a reliable, automated scanning solution allowed
workers to focus on vehicle assembly and resulted in improved build times.
iVu Plus BCR
with 25 mm Micro
Lens collects
data from dense,
difficult-to-read QR
codes on vehicle
transmissions. A
WL50S
high-intensity
LED spot light
illuminates the
target area
Customer
A high-volume auto manufacturing facility
Customer Requirements
Easy, reliable scanning of QR codes on
vehicle transmissions
Banner Solution
iVu Plus BCR with 25 mm Micro Lens and
WL50S high-intensity LED spot light
Why Banner?
Integrated Touch Screen – Intuitive user
interface guided device setup and operation
Flexibility – Sensor adapted to a range of
available lens options to provide the image
resolution necessary for the application
Customer Benefits
Process Efficiency – Reliable, automated
data collection from difficult to read QR codes
improved assembly times and staff availability
Manufacturer Improves Build Times Using
Vision Sensor to Scan Component QR Codes
Solution Prole
» Automotive
iVu Plus BCR Features
• Reads, compares and validates data
within several different
barcode standards
• Storage and control
for up to 30 inspections
• Ethernet and RS-232 communications
WL50S Features
• Highly concentrated, focused
light available in three colors
• Long-lasting LED light
minimizes replacement costs
Learn More
Visit www.bannerengineering.com for product
information and to locate a distributor
• iVu Plus BCR bar code reader overview
• WL50S LED spot light overview